Your Voice: Influence local policy through industry-specific advocacy, specialized coalitions (e.g., the Restaurant & Bar Coalition), and direct engagement with city officials. Make a real impact on Alameda’s business landscape.…
A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That. When I speak to small businesses that have let their membership lapse, they often make it sound like a gym…
Okay, so maybe your parents never told you anything about chamber memberships but we’re sure between one of your parents you learned the following lessons. And you might be surprised…
The Chamber is often seen as a Better Business Bureau of sorts. People have confidence in using businesses that are members of the chamber. Chamber membership equates to business respectability…
Joining the Alameda Chamber isn’t all about business. There are many incredible friendships that are created in the coming together for the economic betterment of our community. Don’t overlook the…
The Hidden Value Behind Chamber Membership Traditionally, a chamber of commerce is a membership organization that supports the interests of its business members. It is not affiliated with the government,…
Times of economic uncertainty don’t drive anyone to look for new ways to spend money. But some investments in your business–even when you’re worried about cash flow–are worth the return.…
Restaurant marketing was hard enough even before COVID! Serving good food is often not enough to be successful in the restaurant industry. Restauranteurs struggle with everything from staffing to marketing,…